Age of consent
Legal quiz
Baker boy
What does the law say?
Offences:
• Sexual penetration of a child
• Indecent acts with a child
Under 12 years old
 Never okay
12 to 15 years old
 The 24-month rule
Find your age in years and
months on one side of the graph.
Find your partner’s age on the
other side.
If there’s a red cross where they
meet, the older person is
breaking the 24-month rule.
16 to 17 years old
 Never with a person caring for you
 The 24-month rule
Find your age in years and
months on one side of the graph.
Find your partner’s age on the
other side.
If there’s a red cross where they
meet, the older person is
breaking the 24-month rule.
What can happen legally?
• Police
• Court
• Prison
• Criminal record
• Sex Offenders Register
Where can you get help?
Counselling and support:
Centre Against Sexual Assault
Kids Help Line
Victims Support Agency
Legal information and advice:
Victoria Legal Aid
Youthlaw
Local community legal centre
Activities
Indecent acts
The theatre crush
Lunchtime basketball
The boy from the
newsagent
What have you learned?
• What is age of consent law?
• What is the law for people under 12?
• What is the law for 12 to 15 year olds?
• What is the law for 16 to 17 year olds?
• What can happen when these laws are broken?
• Where can you go for help and support?
Thanks!